Lincoln public meetings in 2024
81 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Information Package
This Council Information Package is a weekly circulation of correspondence and notices for council members. It includes announcements regarding the approved 2025 budgets for the Town of Lincoln and the Niagara Region.
- Approval of the Town of Lincoln 2025 Budget
- Approval of the Niagara Region 2025 Budget
- Zoning By-law Amendment notice for 3411, 3417, 3423 and 3429 Rittenhouse Road
- Niagara Regional Police Service and Police Service Board 2025 Operating Budget
- Public notice regarding December water, wastewater, and property tax bills
Council Meeting
The Town of Lincoln Council is meeting to approve several by-laws, including those for 2025 interim tax levies and municipal fee regulations. The body will also consider zoning amendments and the execution of subdivision and site plan agreements.
- By-law 2024-86: Interim Tax Levy 2025
- By-law 2024-85: Regulation of various fees and charges within the Town of Lincoln
- By-law 2024-87 and 2024-89: Amendments to Zoning By-law No. 2022-50
- By-law 2024-90: Subdivision agreement for Gavora Creek Landing
- By-law 2024-91: Site plan agreement with 1627360 Ontario Limited
Council Information Package
This document is a weekly Council Information Package containing correspondence and notices. It does not contain items for decision or discussion by the council.
- Public notice regarding December 2024 water and tax bills and the Canada Post strike
- Public service announcement on 2024 holiday hours and activities
- Proposed Municipal Accountability Act letter from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Resolutions from other municipalities regarding sustainable municipal funding and land transfer tax
Housing Select Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items are listed.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review financial reports for the third quarter of 2024 and discuss policy updates. The meeting includes a presentation on the Beamsville Downtown Business Improvement Area 2025 budget and updates on the Ward Boundary Review.
- Review of 2024 Q3 Operating and Capital Financial Reports
- Presentation on Beamsville Downtown BIA 2025 Budget
- Update on Ward Boundary Review and Council Composition
- Discussion on Asset Retirement Obligation Policy
- Approval of Museum Advisory Committee Minutes
Council Information Package
The Lincoln Council will review a series of correspondence items, including a temporary road closure on John Street and Alyssa Drive at Ontario Street (Dec 9‑13, 2024) and an update on Lincoln Avenue road reconstruction slated for 2025. The agenda includes a public notice of the decision to pass a zoning by‑law amendment for Bauer Landing at 701 and 717 Quaker Road. It also contains a housekeeping by‑law (2024‑76) to amend the 2017‑70 Zoning By‑law and several resolutions supporting provincial land‑transfer‑tax redistribution and other regional initiatives.
- Temporary road closure: John St & Alyssa Dr at Ontario St, Dec 9‑13, 2024
- Lincoln Avenue road reconstruction planned for 2025
- Zoning by‑law amendment for Bauer Landing at 701 & 717 Quaker Road
- Housekeeping By‑law 2024‑76 to amend Zoning By‑law 2017‑70
- Resolution endorsing Ontario Big Mayors' "Solve the Crisis" campaign
Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Lincoln Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee meeting on December 5, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific topics, contracts, or ordinances. No concrete actions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee of the Whole will meet to review the 2025 Amended Operating Budget (FN-23-24). Staff will provide a presentation regarding proposed adjustments to the 2025 Tax Levy Operating Budget.
- 2025 Amended Operating Budget, FN-23-24
- 2025 Tax Levy Operating Budget Adjustments Presentation
- 2025 Draft Tax Levy Operating Budget Adjustments Proposed
Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
The provided agenda contains only procedural software elements and boilerplate fields. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed for this meeting.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider two Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment applications: one for 4933 Victoria Ave N submitted by Landwise (PD-41-24) and another for 3411-3429 Rittenhouse Road in Vineland submitted by Arcadis (PD-42-24). Delegations from interested parties will be heard, and reports and supporting documents for each application will be reviewed. The meeting also includes consent agenda items for recent Heritage Advisory Committee and Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee minutes.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 4933 Victoria Ave N (Landwise, PD-41-24)
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3411-3429 Rittenhouse Road, Vineland (Arcadis, PD-42-24)
- Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes – September 12, 2024
- Special Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes – November 5, 2024
- Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee Minutes – November 20, 2024
Council Information Package
The Town of Lincoln Council will review the Council Information Package for the week ending November 29, 2024. The package contains public notices of temporary road closures, consent and minor variance decisions for several properties, and a series of regional resolutions on topics such as road safety, funding redistribution, and OPP costs. No specific items are marked for discussion or vote at this meeting.
- Temporary road closure on Cedarbrook Lane – effective Dec 2, 2024
- Consent decision for 3769 Main Street
- Minor variance decision for 2836 Bayview Boulevard
- Resolution supporting the Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
- Resolution requesting redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST
Museum Advisory Committee
The Lincoln, Ontario Museum Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-11-27 has no agenda items recorded. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed in the agenda.
Committee of Adjustment
The Lincoln Committee of Adjustment meeting on November 26, 2024 will consider four minor variance applications for 2836 Bayview Boulevard, 2060 4th Avenue, 4494 Ontario Street and 4440 Ontario Street, and a consent application for 2060 4th Avenue. The committee will also vote to approve the October 22, 2024 meeting minutes, approve timesheets, and discuss the draft 2025 hearing schedule.
- Minor variance application PLVAR-2024-0005 for 2836 Bayview Boulevard (Jack & Pamela Layfield)
- Minor variance application PLVAR-2024-0006 for 2060 4th Avenue (Kerie & Sophie Morgan)
- Consent application PLCON-2024-0016 for 2060 4th Avenue (Kerie & Sophie Morgan)
- Minor variance application PLVAR-2024-0004 for 4494 Ontario Street (Birkdale Group)
- Minor variance application PLVAR-2024-0003 for 4440 Ontario Street (South Ontario Developments Inc.)
Budget Committee
The committee will consider the Town of Lincoln's 2025 Operating Budget (FN-19-24) and the 2025 Fees and Charges (FN-16-24). Staff will present reports and supporting appendices for each item. No decisions are listed; the agenda is for discussion and review.
- 2025 Operating Budget – FN-19-24 (report and Appendices A‑E)
- 2025 Fees and Charges – FN-16-24 (report and Appendices A‑B)
Council Information Package
This document is a Council Information Package circulated to members for review. It contains correspondence, public notices, and resolutions from other municipalities; no decisions were made during this process.
- Notice of study completion for road and drainage improvements on King Street between Greenland Road and Lincoln Avenue
- Update on Twenty Valley Trail restoration work
- Town-wide CIPP sewer rehabilitation program update
- Memo regarding new signage commemorating the Neutral Nation
- Resolutions from other municipalities regarding the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and the Ontario Building Code
Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee agenda for November 20, 2024 contains no listed items. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific decisions or discussions documented. No contracts, rezoning proposals, or ordinance changes are noted.
Council Meeting
The Lincoln Town Council will consider a series of by‑law motions. These include delegating powers to officers, appointing a Deputy Clerk, and authorizing site‑plan and development‑charge agreements for fire protection, library, parks, highway, stormwater, wastewater and water services. The council will also vote on confirming previous meeting proceedings.
- By‑law 2024‑72: delegate certain powers and duties to officers and employees of the Town of Lincoln
- By‑law 2024‑73: appointment of a Deputy Clerk for the Town of Lincoln
- By‑law 2024‑74: authorize a site‑plan agreement between the Town of Lincoln and the Niagara Catholic District School Board
- By‑law 2024‑75: amend By‑law 2024‑28 to impose development charges for Fire Protection Services
- By‑law 2024‑76: amend By‑law 2024‑29 to impose development charges for Library Services
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package for November 15, 2024 contains public notices, surveys, and resolutions. It includes surveys on temporary removal of speed humps on Cedarbrook Lane and Connor Drive, a notice of a temporary road closure on May Street on November 20, 2024, and several resolutions supporting provincial funding programs and OPP sustainable funding. No formal decisions are recorded for this meeting; the items are for informational distribution.
- Survey on temporary removal of speed humps – Cedarbrook Lane
- Survey on temporary removal of speed humps – Connor Drive
- Notice of temporary road closure – May Street, November 20, 2024
- Resolution supporting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities
- Resolution for sustainable funding for OPP small rural municipalities
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee will review minutes from its September 12 and November 5 meetings. It will discuss the upcoming interpretive plaque unveiling ceremony at 3744 Main Street, Jordan. The committee will debrief its participation in Harvest Pioneer Day and consider a memo on the prioritization of heritage designations. Members will also provide updates on their research projects.
- Interpretative Plaque Unveiling Ceremony – 3744 Main Street, Jordan
- Review of Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (Sept 12, 2024)
- Review of Special Heritage Advisory Committee minutes (Nov 5, 2024)
- Debrief discussion on Harvest Pioneer Day participation
- Memo on Prioritization of Designations from Planning and Development Manager
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will receive a report on the 2025 Capital Budget (FN‑20‑24) and its supporting appendices. It will also consider a report on the Physician Recruitment Incentive Program (AD‑10‑24). Finally, staff will present an introduction to the 2025 Operating Budget (FN‑18‑24). No decisions are noted on the agenda.
- 2025 Capital Budget Report‑backs (FN‑20‑24) with supporting appendices
- Physician Recruitment Incentive Program report (AD‑10‑24)
- 2025 Operating Budget Introduction (FN‑18‑24)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss amendments to development charges by-laws related to Bill 185 and a specific muzzle order appeal. The meeting also includes financial reports and a public works update.
- Amendment to Town Development Charges By-laws - Bill 185 (PD-43-24)
- Review of Muzzle Order Appeal by John Fichtinger (PD-39-24)
- Delegation of Authority for Muzzle Order Appeals (PD-40-24)
- 2024 Q2 Operating and Capital Financial Reports (FN-15-24)
- Public Works Update Report - Q3 2024 (PW-08-24)
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package for November 8, 2024 is being circulated to members. It includes public notices of upcoming meetings on minor variance and consent applications at 2836 Bayview Boulevard, 3769 Main Street (Jordan), 3577 Greenlane Road (Beamsville), 2060 Fourth Avenue, and 4933 Victoria Avenue North. The package also contains media releases, regional news items, and resolutions or letters from other municipalities and provincial bodies.
- Notice of Public Meeting – Minor Variance Application – 2836 Bayview Boulevard
- Notice of Public Meeting – Consent Application – 3769 Main Street, Jordan
- Notice of Public Meeting – Consent Application – 3577 Greenlane Road, Beamsville
- Notice of Public Meeting – Minor Variance and Consent Application – 2060 Fourth Avenue
- Notice of Hybrid Committee Meeting – Official Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment – 4933 Victoria Avenue North
Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Lincoln Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee on 2024‑11‑07 contains no listed items, only placeholders and procedural headings. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document.
Workshop - Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold an affordable‑housing presentation delivered by staff. A confidential session will be held to educate council on municipal law enforcement under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1). No motions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and training.
- Affordable Housing Presentation (staff‑provided)
- Confidential training on municipal law enforcement under Municipal Act Section 239(3.1)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to consider one confidential item. This item involves solicitor-client privileged advice regarding a heritage matter.
- Confidential Item 1: Solicitor-client privileged advice pertaining to a heritage matter
Committee of the Whole
The Lincoln Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet on November 4, 2024. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or items listed.
Council Information Package
The Lincoln council meeting will focus on public notices for consent and minor variance applications at various addresses, along with a regional waste management budget requisition and a campaign motion.
- Public meetings for consent applications at 4071 Victoria Avenue, 4060 Martin Road, and 4129 Hixon Road
- Public meetings for minor variance applications at 4494 and 4440 Ontario Street
- Regional waste management 2025 operating budget and requisition
- Motion to support the OBCM Solve the Crisis Campaign
- Jordan Village grand re-opening celebration and road closure
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2025 Capital Budget. Staff will provide a presentation on Report FN-14-24 and its associated appendices.
- 2025 Capital Budget (Report FN-14-24)
Council Information Package
The council is reviewing an information package that includes public service announcements, public notices, notices of decision on minor variances and consents, and a collection of resolutions from neighboring municipalities on various topics. No items are slated for council action at this meeting.
- New Downtown Parking Regulation – Beamsville
- Mini Forest Community Planting – 1,000 Tree Challenge (Nov 2, 2024)
- Rotary Park Playground reopening – October 23, 2024
- Minor Variance and Consent – vacant lots at 4061 Fracchioni Drive
- Consent Application – 4670 Ontario Street
Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on October 22, 2024. The agenda indicates the meeting is procedural in nature.
- Meeting scheduled for October 22, 2024
- Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting
- Procedural agenda item
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will appoint Alex Sobolewski as secretary‑treasurer, consider a minor variance and a consent application for a property on King Street between numbers 3487 and 3495, and vote on the September 24, 2024 minutes. The applications, filed by Anne‑Marie Westrate, request changes to the variance and consent for the same lot. The meeting also includes routine items such as delegations and other business.
- Motion to appoint Alex Sobolewski as secretary‑treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment
- Minor Variance Application PLVAR-2024-0002 for King Street VL between 3487/3495 King Street (Anne‑Marie Westrate)
- Consent Application PLCON-2024-0001 for King Street VL between 3487/3495 King Street (Anne‑Marie Westrate)
- Motion to approve Committee of Adjustment minutes from September 24, 2024
Council Meeting
The Lincoln Town Council meeting will approve the minutes from the September 23, 2024 meeting and review recommendations from recent standing committee reports. Council members will consider a notice of motion on the ward boundary review and council composition. The agenda includes five by-law motions: changes to municipal parking lot regulations, a zoning amendment for specific developers, authorization of a site‑plan agreement, a shared fire‑protection services agreement with Grimsby, and the creation of a joint fire service advisory committee.
- By‑law 2024-65 – amendment to regulate parking in municipal parking lots and repeal By‑law 06-78
- By‑law 2024-66 – amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 2022-50 for LHPH Ltd. & Lais Hotel Properties Ltd.
- By‑law 2024-67 – authorization of a site‑plan agreement with Dusan Petrovski
- By‑law 2024-68 – shared services agreement for fire protection with the Town of Grimsby and repeal of By‑law 2021-62
- By‑law 2024-69 – establishment of a Joint Fire Service Advisory Committee for Grimsby and Lincoln
Council Information Package
The October 18, 2024 Council Information Package provides members with a range of informational documents. Items include smoke testing reports for the sanitary sewer system on both sides of King Street, construction notices for the Laurie Avenue sewage pumping station upgrade, and notices related to the Niagara Escarpment environmental assessment. Additional community notices cover Waste Reduction Week, a Mini Forest planting invitation, and updates to the Municipal Elections Act. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.
- Smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system south of King Street (final report)
- Smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system north of King Street (final report)
- Laurie Avenue Sewage Pumping Station and Forcemain upgrades – pre‑construction survey and construction notices
- Niagara Escarpment Crossing Comprehensive Environmental Assessment – notice of submission
- Waste Reduction Week – sports equipment swap poster
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will meet on October 15, 2024, to hear a delegation regarding an appeal of a dog muzzle order and receive a presentation from Lincoln Medical Centre on physician recruitment.
- Appeal of Dog Muzzle Order (public hearing)
- Presentation: Physician Recruitment at Lincoln Medical Centre
- Delegation: J. Fichtinger regarding dog muzzle order
- Delegation: Dr. M. Cescon and J. Neilson regarding physician recruitment
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package for the October 11, 2024 meeting includes a public notice indicating the town’s intention to adopt 2025 user fees and rates. It also contains media releases about an MTO road‑safety enforcement blitz and the designation of Ball’s Falls as a heritage property, a notice of a temporary road closure on Sixth Avenue for the Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival, and a summary of awarded contracts for Q3 2024. No formal decisions are recorded in this package.
- Public Notice – Budget Adoption and 2025 User Fee Ratification
- Media Release – MTO Blitz – October 8, 2024 (road safety enforcement)
- Media Release – Ball's Falls Designation Ceremony (heritage property)
- Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Sixth Avenue during Ball's Falls Thanksgiving Festival
- Q3 2024 Quarterly Council Notice of Awarded Contracts
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss planning, economic development, and general business. Key items include a zoning by-law amendment and changes to parking regulations in downtown Beamsville.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 3821 to 3827 Main Street, Jordan (PD-36-24)
- Recommendation to change Downtown Beamsville parking regulations (EDC-01-24)
- Review of the Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) 2024 (PD-38-24)
- Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan Update (PD-37-24)
- Minutes from the Age-Friendly and Active Community and Joint Fire Services Advisory Committees
Council Information Package
This document is a weekly Council Information Package used to circulate correspondence and notices to council members. It contains notifications for upcoming public meetings and regional updates rather than a set of decisions for a live meeting.
- Public meeting notices for consent applications at 4670 and 4708 Ontario Street, 21st Street, King Street (between 3495 and 3487), and 4061 Fracchioni Drive
- Notice of overnight QEW Westbound ramp closure at Victoria Avenue from October 4 to 5, 2024
- Update on Aberdeen Road and Hillside Drive road reconstruction
- Niagara Escarpment Crossing Comprehensive Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference submission
- Notice of vacancy for the Lincoln Pelham Public Library Board
Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
The Age‑Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee meeting agenda contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.
Budget Committee
The Budget Committee will hear a presentation on the 2025 Budget Introduction Phase 1 (FN‑13‑24) and review the accompanying report and appendix. No other agenda items are listed for decision. Members of the public may submit comments by the specified deadline.
- 2025 Budget Introduction Phase 1 (FN‑13‑24) – presentation and report
Council Information Package
The Lincoln Council Information Package for September 27, 2024, includes correspondence, public notices for road closures and park maintenance, and updates on community investment projects like sewer lining and watermain upgrades.
- Public Notice: QEW Victoria Ave On-Ramp Closure (Sept 26-29)
- Public Notice: Rotary Park Playground Temporary Closures (Sept 30-Oct 4)
- Community Investment Update: Town Wide CIPP Sewer Rehabilitation Program
- Community Investment Update: Prudhommes Watermain Upgrades Project
- Notice of Decision: Consent Application for Part of Lot 17, Concession 3
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment is meeting to conduct a statutory public meeting regarding a specific property application. The body will also review correspondence and approve minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting.
- Consent Application PLCON20240147 for 4060 Jordan Road (Barbara Condotta)
Council Meeting
The Town of Lincoln Council will review and vote on three by‑law proposals: two that amend the zoning by‑law and create licensing for short‑term accommodations and bed‑and‑breakfasts, and one that amends a by‑law to establish and regulate various municipal fees. The meeting also includes a report on the purchase of a fire department pumper truck (FS‑01‑24). All items will be discussed before any motions are voted on.
- By‑law 2024‑60 – amendment to Zoning By‑law No. 2022‑50 for short‑term accommodations and bed‑and‑breakfast establishments
- By‑law 2024‑61 – licensing, regulation, and inspection of short‑term accommodations and bed‑and‑breakfast establishments
- By‑law 2024‑62 – amendment to By‑law No. 2024‑01 to establish and regulate payment of various fees and charges
- Report FS‑01‑24 – purchase of a fire department pumper truck
- Motion to approve previous council minutes (August 6, 2024)
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package for September 20, 2024 provides several media releases, public notices and resolutions for members' review. No decisions or votes are listed; the items are for informational purposes only. Topics include provincial funding for watermain upgrades, road closures, a public information centre, and a joint safety blitz with the Ministry of Transportation.
- Provincial Funding for Prudhommes Watermain Upgrades (media release)
- Extended Temporary Road Closure – Ontario Street and Greenlane, Sept 16‑18, 2024 (public notice)
- Temporary Road Closure – Spring Creek Road, Sept 26, 2024 (public notice)
- Public Information Centre – Greenlane Road Reconstruction Phase 1A, Sept 19, 2024 (public notice)
- Joint Safety Blitz with Ministry of Transportation (media release, Sept 13, 2024)
Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Lincoln Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-18 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without specific discussions, decisions, or proposals.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several reports, including a water and sanitary sewer financial plan, a truck bypass camera monitoring pilot, a demolition permit request for a listed heritage property at 4924 King Street, and a recommendation to amend the by-law and zoning for short‑term accommodation and bed‑and‑breakfast licences. The meeting will also consider minutes from the Housing Select Committee, Museum Advisory Committee, Heritage Advisory Committee, and Special Heritage Advisory Committee.
- Water and Sanitary Sewer Financial Plan and Rate Study (FN-12-24)
- Truck Bypass Camera Monitoring Pilot Project Update (PW-08-24)
- Demolition Permit for a listed property at 4924 King Street, Beamsville (PD-35-24)
- Short Term Accommodation and Bed and Breakfast Licensing By‑law and Zoning By‑law Amendment Recommendation (PD-34-24)
- Housing Select Committee Minutes – June 11, 2024
Council Information Package
The council will review the weekly Council Information Package, which contains public service announcements, media releases, temporary road‑closure notices, grant announcements, and various municipal resolutions and letters of support. No specific motions or decisions are listed for this meeting.
- Funding announcement for Sho'aríshon Park
- Temporary road closure on Ontario Street (100 m north of Greenlane) – Sept 10‑11, 2024
- Temporary road closure on Menno Street (Church St to Twenty‑Third St) – Sept 12, 2024
- Application opening for Niagara Prosperity Initiative Grant
- Public‑meeting consent request for 4550 Thirty Road
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will review minutes from July 11 and August 22, 2024. It will discuss feedback on the draft interpretative plaque for 3744 Main Street, plans for Pioneer Day on September 21, 2024, and the Ball's Falls Conservation Authority designation, plaques and ceremony scheduled for October 11, 2024. An update on tree designation and the Tree Canopy Working Group will be presented, and members will share updates on their research projects.
- Feedback on draft interpretative plaque wording for 3744 Main Street, Jordan
- Discussion of Pioneer Day event scheduled for September 21, 2024
- Discussion of Ball's Falls Conservation Authority designation, plaques and ceremony on October 11, 2024
- Update on designation of trees and Tree Canopy Working Group
- Members provide updates on research projects
Museum Advisory Committee
The agenda for the Lincoln Museum Advisory Committee meeting on 2024-09-12 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive proposals, decisions, or discussions.
Housing Select Committee
The agenda for the Lincoln, Ontario Housing Select Committee meeting on 2024-09-10 contains no listed items or descriptions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The agenda appears to be a placeholder without substantive content.
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole meeting on September 9, 2024 in Lincoln, Ontario had no agenda items listed. The agenda consists only of procedural placeholders and contains no decisions or discussion topics.
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package for September 6, 2024 circulates public notices of temporary road closures on Spring Creek Road, Menno Street, and Ontario Street. It also includes a minor variance and consent application for 4060 Jordan Road, an update on the Greenlane watermain replacement, and several external resolutions and policy inputs. No formal decisions are listed; the items are for informational review.
- Minor Variance and Consent Application – 4060 Jordan Road
- Temporary Road Closure – Spring Creek Road (Sept 4‑5, 2024)
- Temporary Road Closure – Menno Street (Sept 9, 2024)
- Temporary Road Closure – Ontario Street (Sept 9‑13, 2024) for sewer and watermain upgrades
- Greenlane Watermain Replacement – community investment update
Council Information Package
The council will receive the Council Information Package for the week ending August 30, 2024. The package includes a public service announcement about Labour Day holiday hours, media releases on an MTO enforcement blitz, an emergency preparedness grant, and a waste management strategic plan. It also contains several resolutions from neighboring municipalities, including support for AMCTO updates to the Municipal Elections Act. No formal decisions are listed for this meeting.
- Public Service Announcement – Labour Day Holiday Hours and Activities
- Media Release – Ongoing MTO Enforcement Blitz (August 28, 2024)
- Media Release – Emergency Preparedness Grant
- Region of Niagara – Waste Management Strategic Plan
- Resolution – Support AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold statutory public meetings to consider two minor variance applications. The body will also review correspondence related to these applications and approve the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting.
- Minor Variance Application PLVAR20240137 for 4041 Highland Park Drive (Natallia & Sergey Kyslytsya)
- Minor Variance Application PLVAR20240138 for 4925 Sann Road (Jennifer Sann)
Council Information Package
At the August 23, 2024 meeting, the Lincoln Town Council reviewed a series of informational items circulated in the Council Information Package. The package includes public notices, a PSA, media releases, and resolutions or letters from neighboring municipalities and provincial ministries. No formal motions or decisions were scheduled for this meeting.
- Public Notice – No Building Tours at Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre (Aug 23, 2024)
- PSA – Fling off King 2024
- Media Release – Town of Lincoln delegation at 2024 AMO Conference
- Resolution – Increasing Funding for Public Libraries and Community Museums (Town of Grimsby)
- Letter – Declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in Ontario (Town of Essex)
Heritage Advisory Committee
The Heritage Advisory Committee is meeting to provide feedback on a demolition permit application. The discussion includes a Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment and a formal application to demolish.
- Feedback on Demolition Permit for 4924 King Street, Beamsville
Council Information Package
The council will review the weekly Council Information Package circulated for the August 16, 2024 meeting. Items include public notices for minor variance applications at 4041 Highland Park Drive and 4925 Sann Road, a potential water disruption notice, media releases on the 2024 Bloom Garden winners, a roadway safety blitz, and urban forest initiatives, plus a memo on awarded contracts from January‑June 2024. The package also contains letters of thanks and various resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as physician shortages and program support. No formal motions or votes are listed on the agenda.
- Minor Variance Application – 4041 Highland Park Drive (public notice)
- Minor Variance Application – 4925 Sann Road (public notice)
- Potential Water Disruption Notice (public notice)
- Media Release – Lincoln in Bloom 2024 Winners
- Media Release – MTO and NRPS Joint Enforcement Blitz (roadway safety)
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package for August 9, 2024 circulates several media releases, including an award for the town's 2024 budget and recognition of the Town Crier. It also contains a resolution appointing a council member to the Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. board for the 2025‑2027 term. Public notices detail temporary road closures on Nineteenth Street at King Street (Aug 12‑19) and on Ontario Street between King Street and Greenlane Road (Aug 12‑13 and Aug 19‑20). No formal council decisions are recorded in this package.
- Media Release – Budget Award 2024
- Media Release – Town Crier Award
- Resolution – Appointment to Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. board (2025‑2027 term)
- Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Nineteenth Street at King Street, Aug 12‑19, 2024
- Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Ontario Street (King St to Greenlane Rd), Aug 12‑13 and Aug 19‑20, 2024
Council Meeting
The Lincoln Town Council will discuss several items, including a memo to appoint a director to the board of Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. and reports on development charge interest policies. The council will vote on the July 2 and July 8 council minutes. Two by‑laws will be considered: one to amend the Zoning By‑law No. 2022-50 for JS Vineland Inc., and another to adopt and ratify council resolutions.
- Memo to appoint a director to the Board of Directors of Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc.
- Approval of Council Minutes from July 2, 2024 and July 8, 2024
- Report FN-11-24 on Development Charge Interest and Late Payment Agreement Policies
- By‑law 2024-58 to amend Zoning By‑law No. 2022-50 (JS Vineland Inc.)
- By‑law 2024-59 to adopt, confirm and ratify council matters
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package for August 2 2024 circulates a range of correspondence, media releases, public notices, and external resolutions to council members. Items include a seniors‑community grant announcement, a temporary road closure on Menno Street (Aug 6‑9), and a notice of a public meeting on a proposed zoning amendment at 3731 Nineteenth Street, Jordan. The package also contains regional reports on development‑charge exemptions and several resolutions from other municipalities on topics such as watershed monitoring and lithium‑ion battery safety. No items are listed for council decision or vote at this meeting.
- Media Release – Seniors Community Grant 2024
- Notice of Temporary Road Closure – Menno Street (Aug 6‑9, 2024)
- Notice of Public Meeting – Proposed Amendment to Zoning By‑law, 3731 Nineteenth Street, Jordan
- Niagara Region Report – Development Charges Act exemption for affordable residential units (Report CSD 31‑2024)
- Resolution – Safe Use of Lithium‑Ion Batteries (RC24166)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will confirm the agenda, consider the consent agenda, and receive reports from the Heritage Advisory Committee, Municipal Law Enforcement, Community Services & Infrastructure, General Business & Finance, and Planning & Economic Development committees. No specific motions or decisions are listed beyond routine approvals of minutes and reports.
- Heritage Advisory Committee Minutes of May 9, 2024 (PD-33-24)
- Municipal Law Enforcement Q1 and Q2 Report (PD-33-24)
- 2024 Town of Lincoln Water, Sanitary and Stormwater Annual Reports (PW-04-24)
- Public Works Update Report – Q2 2024 (PW-06-24)
- 2024 Q1 Operating and Capital Financial Reports (FN-10-24)
Council Information Package
The council will consider four minor variance decisions for properties at 3221 North Service Road, 3438 Rittenhouse Road, 4201 Hixon Street, and 4468 Ontario Street. The agenda also includes a public notice about reconstruction of Regional Road 81 (King Street) between Vinehaven Trail and Twenty‑Third Street, several public service announcements, a media release on a joint enforcement blitz, a West Nile virus notice, and resolutions recognizing physician shortages and supporting increased funding for libraries and museums.
- Minor variance decision – 3221 North Service Road
- Minor variance decision – 3438 Rittenhouse Road
- Minor variance decision – 4201 Hixon Street
- Minor variance decision – 4468 Ontario Street
- Public notice – Reconstruction and Improvements of Regional Road 81 (King Street) from Vinehaven Trail to Twenty‑Third Street
Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a public meeting to consider four applications for minor variances. The body will also confirm the minutes from the previous meeting.
- Confirm minutes from June 25, 2024
- Minor Variance: 3221 North Service Road
- Minor Variance: 3438 Rittenhouse Road
- Minor Variance: 4468 Ontario Street
- Minor Variance: 4201 Hixon Street
Council Information Package
The Council Information Package for July 19, 2024 provides members with several updates and notices. Items include a construction completion update for the Jordan Village Improvement Project, a temporary road closure on Linden Street from July 22‑26, a heritage designation by‑law for Balls Falls Conservation Area, a media release noting the mayor’s charity golf tournament raised $54,000, and resolutions on accessibility and regional prosperity. No decisions or votes are listed for this meeting.
- Jordan Village Improvement Project construction completion update (July 2024)
- Temporary road closure on Linden Street, July 22‑26, 2024
- By‑law 2024‑54 designating Balls Falls Conservation Area under Ontario Heritage Act
- Mayor Easton’s 2024 charity golf tournament raised $54,000 for local Lincoln charities
- Resolution calling for action to meet the Accessible Ontario deadline by 2025
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review reports on enterprise services and the Niagara Benchlands Destination Development Fund. The meeting also includes an update regarding a Town of Grimsby resolution and a confidential personnel update from the Chief Administrative Officer.
- 2024 Enterprise Services Project Status Update (AD-09-24)
- 2024 Niagara Benchlands Destination Development Fund Allocation (AD-08-24)
- Memo regarding Town of Grimsby Resolution of July 8, 2024 from Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
- Confidential organizational update from the Chief Administrative Officer
Council Information Package
This Council Information Package contains weekly correspondence and public notices for Council review. It includes minor variance applications, updates on the Official Plan Review Project, and news regarding the acquisition of the former Beamsville District Secondary School site.
- Minor Variance Application at 3438 Rittenhouse Road
- Minor Variance Application at 4201 Hixon Street
- Minor Variance Application at 4468 Ontario Street
- Agreement to purchase the former Beamsville District Secondary School (BDSS) site
- Notice regarding the Official Plan Review Project
Heritage Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss potential heritage designations for 3319 North Service Road and 3744 Main Street, Jordan. The meeting also includes updates on the Ontario Heritage Act and planning for Pioneer Day.
- Potential designation of 3319 North Service Road
- Discussion regarding Ball's Falls Conservation Authority plaques and ceremony
- Update on interpretive plaque for 3744 Main Street, Jordan
- Proposed amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act
- Planning for Pioneer Day on September 21, 2024
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will hold statutory public meetings regarding property amendments for 4933 Victoria Avenue North and 3411-3429 Rittenhouse Road. The agenda also includes a report on a zoning amendment for 4600 Victoria Avenue.
- Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 4933 Victoria Avenue North
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 3411-3429 Rittenhouse Road
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 4600 Victoria Avenue
- Museum Advisory Committee minutes from April 18, 2024
Special Council Meeting
This special meeting includes a discussion regarding confidential matters related to potential litigation and solicitor-client privilege. The council will also move to confirm and ratify By-law 2024-57.
- Discussion of confidential items involving potential litigation
- Ratification of By-law 2024-57
Council Information Package
This Council Information Package contains correspondence circulated to Council members for the week ending July 5, 2024. It includes public meeting notices, municipal resolutions from other jurisdictions, and provincial regulatory updates.
- Public Meeting notice for 4933 Victoria Avenue North (July 8, 2024)
- Notice of Decision for 3438 and 3440 Rittenhouse Road
- Proposed amendments to the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act
- Municipal resolutions regarding water/wastewater affordability and infrastructure funding
- Ontario Energy Board notice for Enbridge Gas Inc. customers
Council Meeting
The Lincoln Council is scheduled to review several proposed by-laws. These include new rules for property grades and tree protection, alongside a new administrative penalty system for non-parking offences. The agenda also includes a zoning amendment and a heritage designation for 3292 Sixth Avenue.
- By-law 2024-50 regarding property grades, fill, topsoil removal, and tree protection
- By-law 2024-51 establishing an administrative monetary penalty system for non-parking offences
- By-law 2024-53 zoning amendment for QEW-EX64-10A Inc.
- By-law 2024-54 heritage designation for 3292 Sixth Avenue
- By-law 2024-55 execution of the Canadian Community Building Fund agreement
Council Information Package
This document is a weekly information package circulated to Lincoln Council members for review. It contains various reports, public notices, and correspondence, including property damage statements and health updates.
- Notice of Decision for 4243 William Street
- Notice of Decision for 4423 Ontario Street
- Donation of play equipment at Jack Simpson Park
- Phasing out free water testing for private wells by Public Health Ontario
- Niagara Health 2023-24 Annual Report
Museum Advisory Committee
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Committee of Adjustment
The Committee of Adjustment will hold statutory public meetings regarding two minor variance applications. The agenda also includes a review of correspondence and the approval of minutes from May 28, 2024.
- Minor variance application for 4243 William Street (PLVAR20240085)
- Minor variance application for 4423 Ontario Street (PLVAR20240100)
- Approval of May 28, 2024, meeting minutes
Committee of the Whole
The Committee will review the 2023 Year End and Audited Financial Statement Reports, with a presentation provided by KPMG representatives. The agenda also includes an award presentation regarding the Town of Lincoln receiving an environmental leadership award.
- 2023 Year End and Audited Financial Statement Reports (Report FN-09-24)
- Environmental Leadership and Sustainability Award presentation
- Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee minutes from September 21, 2023
Council Information Package
This document is a weekly information package containing correspondence circulated to Council members. It includes notices for upcoming public meetings, zoning amendments, and road closures.
- Minor variance application at 3221 North Service Road
- Zoning By-law Amendment for 3411, 3417, 3423, and 3429 Rittenhouse Road
- Temporary road closure on Durham Road through October 2024
- Public Information Centre for 4933 Victoria Avenue North
- Northumberland County resolutions regarding infrastructure and justice
Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee
The Joint Fire Services Advisory Committee is meeting to review the final report of the Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services Fire Master Plan. The committee will also consider the minutes from its September 21, 2023 meeting.
- Niagara West Fire and Emergency Services - Fire Master Plan Final Report
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a zoning by-law amendment application for 4600 Victoria Avenue. The committee will also discuss implementing a penalty system for unauthorized tree removals and proposed changes to the Ontario Heritage Act.
- Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 4600 Victoria Avenue
- Implementation of AMPS Penalty System for Unauthorized Tree Removals
- Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Heritage Act
Council Information Package
This package contains weekly correspondence circulated to Lincoln Council members for review. It includes public meeting notices for Rittenhouse Road and Victoria Avenue North, along with various municipal resolutions.
- Public meeting notice for 3438 and 3440 Rittenhouse Rd
- Public Information Centre for 4933 Victoria Avenue North
- Media release regarding hospital renaming decision
- Niagara employment inventory results report
- Correspondence regarding provincial well water testing
Housing Select Committee
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Council Information Package
This information package presents weekly correspondence for Lincoln Council members for the week ending June 7, 2024. It includes public notices regarding zoning variances, the Official Plan Review, and temporary road closures. The document also contains resolutions and news releases from various regional municipalities.
- Official Plan Review - Phase 2 Public Information Session
- Minor Variance Application for 4243 William Street
- Minor Variance Application for 4432 Ontario Street
- Notice of Decision for Prudhommes Landing Draft Plan Modifications
- Temporary road closure on Robbie Burns Drive
Age-Friendly and Active Community Advisory Committee
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